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Name
David Biderman
Title
Executive Director and CEO, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Bio
David Biderman is the Executive Director and CEO of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and has been a leader in the waste industry for more than 20 years. David joined SWANA in April 2015 and has helped it significantly grow its membership and leadership position in both the United States and Canada. Prior to joining SWANA, he spent 18 years at the National Waste & Recycling Association, where he was their General Counsel, Vice President for Government Affairs, and Safety Director. He has testified before numerous federal, state and local agencies and councils and speaks frequently with local and national media about waste and recycling issues.
Over the past few years, David has spoken frequently about the challenges and opportunities facing local recycling programs, and participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s November 2018 and 2019 America Recycles Day Summits. He is also very passionate about safety for solid waste workers, and was the recipient of Preco’s Safety in Motion award in 2017, given to an individual who is making a significant difference improving worker safety. He has provided safety and compliance training to thousands of solid waste and recycling workers throughout the United States and Canada.
Prior to entering the waste industry, David was an attorney at the Washington DC law firm Steptoe & Johnson, where he specialized in environmental and transportation law. He has 3 adult children and enjoys hiking, sports, and travel.
Over the past few years, David has spoken frequently about the challenges and opportunities facing local recycling programs, and participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s November 2018 and 2019 America Recycles Day Summits. He is also very passionate about safety for solid waste workers, and was the recipient of Preco’s Safety in Motion award in 2017, given to an individual who is making a significant difference improving worker safety. He has provided safety and compliance training to thousands of solid waste and recycling workers throughout the United States and Canada.
Prior to entering the waste industry, David was an attorney at the Washington DC law firm Steptoe & Johnson, where he specialized in environmental and transportation law. He has 3 adult children and enjoys hiking, sports, and travel.
